3.1.06 Defining the tasks of a department head Estimated reading: 1 minute 697 views Authors Goal and purpose In addition to their responsibility for medical quality, the department heads assume important tasks of the hospital management insofar as they relate to the area assigned to them. The tasks and responsibilities must be set out in a job description. If the department is managed by more than one person, their tasks and responsibilities should be clearly delineated. Area of application Description of the Documentation Resources Responsibility and qualification Notes and comments Applicable documents Literature Terms Attachments 3.1 Responsibility of the management - Previous 3.1.05 Authorisation of physicians (assistant physicians, physicians with voucher and liquidation authorisation) Next - 3.1 Responsibility of the management 3.1.07 Financial planning